Carsabel (615 m) walks

The village of Montgailhard is dominated by the famous Pic de Montgailhard, or ‘Pain de Sucre’, rising proudly to an altitude of 627 m. But there is another, lesser-known peak called Carsabel, which is well worth a visit, as, at 615 m, it has nothing to be ashamed of when compared to its big brother. Less imposing, far less easily accessible, yet without any major technical difficulties, you must nevertheless brave the challenges of its winding and hard-to-follow paths to reach its summit deep in the forest. This is the domain of wild boars, roe deer and other mammals and birds of this region in the Pyrenean foothills, but also of the foresters who (moderately) manage its slopes.Part of the route follows the paths across the plain, through the local park or along the old paths on the banks of the River Lios.An unusual route, reserved for hikers seeking a challenge or runners looking to add variety to their routes.